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Community 20 Sep 2021

Waitematā Local Board seeks nominations for Good Citizens’ Awards

Waitematā Local Board is seeking nominations for its Good Citizens’ Awards. These awards recognise individuals and groups going above and beyond for the benefit of the diverse communities within the local board area.

Environment 17 Sep 2021

Illegal dumping continues to blight Howick

Illegal dumping is a problem across the Auckland region, but with Thomas Road in Flatbush becoming a hot-spot, Howick Local Board Chair Adele White wants it stopped.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Sep 2021

Manurewa praised for stepping up

Manurewa-Papakura Councillor Daniel Newman is urging residents to be part of a push for increased testing and vaccination in the area.

Heritage 17 Sep 2021

Progress on Leys Institute buildings

Auckland Council has begun the development of a detailed business case for the restoration, modernisation and seismic remediation of the Leys Institute buildings.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Sep 2021

Manurewa set for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Manurewa Local Board members are set to add te reo elements to business meetings.

17 Sep 2021

Franklin gets set for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Franklin Local Board will start its weekly workshop - which will be held online during COVID-19 restrictions – with a karakia led by member Logan Soole, Ngāti Kahu and Te Rarawa.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Sep 2021

Manurewa offers Rangatahi Scholarships

Manurewa Local Board has scholarship opportunities available for the area's young people.

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